Fifteen contestants gathered Saturday evening to take the stage for the Ionia Idol finale at the Ionia Free Fair's E!Park.

After an evening of performances from finalists, the winners of the 2014 Ionia Idol competition were announced. Sydni Bearss, 17, of Westphalia placed third, and will collect $250 as a result. Rachel Watson, 34, of St. Johns placed second and took home $750. Caitlin Cusack, 22, of Ionia was declared the winner of the competition and won $1,500.